The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal impact. Dummy readings indicated good protection of the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. KIA showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different statures and to those sat in different positions, whose knees might contact the dashboard in different places. In the side pole test, protection of all critical body regions was rated as good and the Sorento scored maximum points. Even in the more severe side pole test, maximum points were scored, with good protection of all body areas. Tests on the front seats and head restraints indicated good protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats, including the optional third row, also indicated good whiplash protection for these seating positions.

Based on dummy readings in the dynamic crash tests, the Sorento scored maximum points for its protection of the 1½ year dummy, sat in a rearward-facing restraint. In the frontal impact, forward movement of the head of the 3 year dummy, sat in a forward-facing restraint, was not excessive but neck and chest forces were marginally high. In the side impact test, both dummies were properly contained within the protective shells of their restraints, minimising the likelihood of dangerous head contact with the vehicle interior. The front passenger airbag can be deactivated to allow a rearward-facing child restraint to be used in that seating position. Clear information is provided to the driver regarding the status of the airbag and the system was rewarded. All of the restraint types for which the car is designed could be properly installed and accommodated in the car.

Total 24.2 Pts / 67%

Good

Adequate

Marginal

Weak

Poor

Pedestrian Protection

24.2 Pts

Head Impact18.3 Pts

Pelvis Impact0 Pts

Leg Impact5.9 Pts

Comments

The bumper showed good or adequate protection to pedestrians' legs. However, the front edge of the bonnet scored no points, providing poor protection to the pelvis region. The Sorento has an active bonnet. When sensors detect that a pedestrian has been struck, actuators lift the bonnet, providing extra clearance to the stiff structures in the engine bay. Kia showed that the system operated robustly for a variety of pedestrian statures and over a broad range of speeds. Therefore, Euro NCAP's tests were performed with the bonnet in the raised (deployed) position. Tests results on the bonnet surface were predominantly good or adequate with poor results recorded only at the base of the windscreen and on the stiff windscreen pillars.

Total 9.3 Pts / 71%

Good

Adequate

Marginal

Weak

Poor

Speed Assistance
2.3 Pts

Speed Limit Information Function

Camera & Map

Speed Limitation Function

Manually Set

Electronic Stability Control
3 Pts

System Name

ESP

Performance

Seat Belt Reminder
3 Pts

Applies To

All seats

Warning

Driver Seat

front passenger(s)

rear passenger(s)

Visual

Audible

Pass

Fail

Not available

Lane Support
1 Pts

Type

Lane Departure Warning

Performance

LDW Confirmation Test

Pass

Comments

Electronic stability control is standard equipment on the Sorento, together with a seatbelt reminder for the front and rear seats. A lane departure warning system is an option. It is expected to be fitted to most cars sold so it was included in the assessment and met Euro NCAP's requirements. A speed assistance system combines information from digital mapping with a speed-sign recognition camera to determine the speed limit at any point whilst driving. The driver is informed and can choose to set the speed limiter appropriately. The system met Euro NCAP's requirements and was rewarded. An autonomous emergency braking system is not available for the Sorento.

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Specifications

Tested ModelKia Sorento 2.2 diesel GLS, LHD

Body Type- 5 door SUV

Year Of Publication2014

Kerb Weight1843kg

VIN From Which Rating Applies- applies to all Kia Sorentos of the specification tested

ClassLarge Off-Road

Safety Equipment

Driver

Passenger

Rear

FRONTAL CRASH PROTECTION

Front Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Belt Pretensioner

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Belt Loadlimiter

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Knee Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

LATERAL CRASH PROTECTION

Side Head Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Side Pelvis Airbag

Driver

Passenger

Rear

CHILD PROTECTION

Isofix

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Airbag cut-off switch

Driver

Passenger

Rear

SAFETY ASSIST

Seat Belt Reminder

Driver

Passenger

Rear

OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS

ESC

ESC

AEB City

AEB City

AEB Inter-urban

AEB Inter-urban

Speed Assistance

Speed Assistance

Lane Assist System

Lane Assist System

Note: Other equipment may be available on the vehicle but was not considered in the test year.